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Milayna Zwiener thrives at RCTC following tumultuous high school career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:16 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

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Summary

Milayna Zwiener is making an impact on the Rochester Community and Technical College women's soccer team in her second year. After being cut from the varsity team at Rochester Mayo as a senior in high school, Zwiener persisted and continued playing elsewhere. At RCTC, she has developed her skills and plays as a forward under coach Elliot Chapman. The Yellowjackets had a strong season last year, finishing with an 11-5-1 record and reaching the district semifinals. Zwiener appreciates the supportive environment at RCTC, including the flexibility of online classes, allowing her to focus on soccer and her job.

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By the Numbers

•Zwiener was cut from her high school soccer team in 2024.
•She has become a starter and captain on RCTC's team.
•Last season, RCTC finished 11-5-1, reaching the district semifinals.
•Zwiener appreciates the online class flexibility and coaching staff at RCTC.
•She is focusing on further developing her athletic skills this season.

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5:16 PMYahoo Sports — 'Driven' forward Milayna Zwiener has found a home at RCTC

What they're saying

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Aug. 26—ROCHESTER — There was no way she was going to give up on this game. Despite the heartbreak. In 2024, after three years of playing soccer at the lower levels at Rochester Mayo, Milayna Zwiener was primed to be a varsity player as a senior. It didn't happen. She tried out and was cut from the team. It was crushing. "I never got a season my senior year," Zwiener said. "When I got cut, it ...
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